HAIR STORY: @Melissachanel2 Shares Her Transition To Natural

When/Why did you decide to go natural?Melissa: I decided to go natural my junior year in college after my stylist told me she can still get my hair straight without a relaxer.

How long have you been natural & is it what you expected?Melissa: 6 years! Yes, I love it! My family didn’t get it at first, but after they saw how much I loved and embraced it they decided to as well.

What stage are you at in your natural hair journey & how did you transition?Melissa OMG, I’ve cut my hair so much I don’t even know what stage I would call this. I love trying different styles, I get bored easily. Curly kinky I would say. I’m not really into the whole numbering system. I have my moms hair in certain areas and dad’s hair in others. I big chopped after a year of wearing styles to manipulate.What are some struggles your natural hair presented for you ? Melissa After college I had a few struggles with working in “Corporate America” and how they thought I should look.Did you ever feel like you had to compensate for being natural?Melissa No, never! I feel my natural hair helped my style, I’m more free and funky now when it comes to how I dress.

What are some words of wisdom/advice/ or inspiration you have for any one that may be considering following in your foot steps in to the natural world?MelissaBE YOU!

Where can you be found via social media?
IG: melissachanel
Twitter: @melissachanel2
Blog: MelisaChanel
Facebook: MelissaChanel

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